|
Code
|
Description
|
Comment
|
Version
|
| B
|
Blind Sample |
|
added v2.4 |
| C
|
Calibrator, used for initial setting of calibration |
|
added v2.4 |
| E
|
Electronic QC, used with manufactured reference providing signals that simulate QC results |
|
added v2.5 |
| F
|
Specimen used for testing proficiency of the organization performing the testing (Filler) |
|
added v2.5 |
| G
|
Group (where a specimen consists of multiple individual elements that are not individually identified) |
|
added v2.5 |
| L
|
Pool (aliquots of individual specimens combined to form a single specimen representing all of the components.) |
|
added v2.5 |
| O
|
Specimen used for testing Operator Proficiency |
|
added v2.5 |
| P
|
Patient (default if blank component value) |
|
added v2.4 |
| Q
|
Control specimen |
|
added v2.4 |
| R
|
Replicate (of patient sample as a control) |
|
added v2.4 |
| V
|
Verifying Calibrator, used for periodic calibration checks |
|
added v2.5 |